Bellwood writer enjoys fifth Sunday singingsMonday, Oct. 1 The Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes is underway. Local churches are collecting items for the shoeboxes to be delivered to Westside Baptist Church in Natchitoches. They will be...

Briarwood Baptist to have potluck dinnerMonday, Oct. 1 We sure had a lot of rain over the weekend. I ran into a little of it on Saturday and could hardly see to drive in it. Sunday it stopped just long enough to go to church. My 5-inch r...

Writer enjoys attending the fair with preschoolersMonday, Oct. 1 I went along with the preschoolers Friday as they enjoyed the fair. It was so good to see so many of them so excited as they got to see all of the animals. Of course there is nothing...

Aquatic vegetation taking over Black / Clear lakesMonday, Oct. 1 Everyone appreciates the rain and cooler weather. We had a brutal summer. Hunters are getting ready. The town of Campti will hold the barbeque festival, Smokin on the Red, Oct. 25-27...

Writer embarks on whirlwind tour of churchesMonday Oct. 1 After Mass Saturday evening at Our Lady of the Rosary on Black Lake, Father Ryan blessed all the hunters. Our church will have bingo this month. The first one will be at St. Joseph of...

Rains and cool weather welcome to areaMonday, Oct. 1 Fall is approaching. It is time for squirrels and deer. Drivers in rural areas need to be careful with deer crossing roads. We had a substantial amount of rain this weekend and coole...

Provencal to have animal rescue centerMonday, Oct. 1 Ashly Ballard has started an animal rescue here in Provencal. It will be called Fur-ever Friends. I am so excited at this endeavor of Ashly?s and have offered my help any way I can. ...